G-sus
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My rig was originally built in late 2009, what remains from the original build is the mobo, cpu, psu and the original 2gb of ram. Everything else was added or swapped later. Due to some psu issues lately when it was left unplugged for 10 days, I'm looking into changing it and possibly upgrade some other parts as well.
I don't have a certain budget, but I would like to spend as little as possible, but I am willing to spend more on a decent product.
For the psu I have a couple options. Either get a cheaper new one or a better used one. For example I could get a few month old corsair ax750/760 or ax850 for around 80 quid, which still has most of the 7 year warranty. An rm750 for around 70 quid, but it only has a 5 year warranty. I would prefer a fully modular unit for convenience.
For the mobo I was looking into swapping my m4a79xtd evo for a m5a99x evo, which would allow me to have 8gb of ram per slot opposed to 4gb on the m4, faster usb and sata and the possibility to upgrade to an fx processor in the future, but for now my phenom is more than enough for what I do. Also looking into used motherboard, but not sure if it's a good idea to buy used when it comes to motherboards.
The Radeon 5970 I currently have is getting a bit slow, you can especially feel the video ram capping. Tempted to get an r9 290, but 300 quid is on the high end of my budget, but I would buy it if it would last.
I would keep the cpu, ssd and hdd and they perform fine for my needs for now. As far as ram goes, the 6gb I have currently cap during longer gaming sessions, so depending whether I swap my mobo or not, I would get 4x4gb or 2x8gb, 2x8 being a lot cheaper, or keep in on the cheap side and get one 4gb and one 2gb stick to have 12gb.
Looking for a new case as well, because my Aerocool Templarius Telum is feeling a bit cramped, possibly getting a used case as well, something like a corsair c70 or 600t.
All input welcome.
I don't have a certain budget, but I would like to spend as little as possible, but I am willing to spend more on a decent product.
For the psu I have a couple options. Either get a cheaper new one or a better used one. For example I could get a few month old corsair ax750/760 or ax850 for around 80 quid, which still has most of the 7 year warranty. An rm750 for around 70 quid, but it only has a 5 year warranty. I would prefer a fully modular unit for convenience.
For the mobo I was looking into swapping my m4a79xtd evo for a m5a99x evo, which would allow me to have 8gb of ram per slot opposed to 4gb on the m4, faster usb and sata and the possibility to upgrade to an fx processor in the future, but for now my phenom is more than enough for what I do. Also looking into used motherboard, but not sure if it's a good idea to buy used when it comes to motherboards.
The Radeon 5970 I currently have is getting a bit slow, you can especially feel the video ram capping. Tempted to get an r9 290, but 300 quid is on the high end of my budget, but I would buy it if it would last.
I would keep the cpu, ssd and hdd and they perform fine for my needs for now. As far as ram goes, the 6gb I have currently cap during longer gaming sessions, so depending whether I swap my mobo or not, I would get 4x4gb or 2x8gb, 2x8 being a lot cheaper, or keep in on the cheap side and get one 4gb and one 2gb stick to have 12gb.
Looking for a new case as well, because my Aerocool Templarius Telum is feeling a bit cramped, possibly getting a used case as well, something like a corsair c70 or 600t.
All input welcome.
